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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.92, 1,364.10 and 920.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.92, 1,364.10 and 920.73 is: 1,268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.92 : 1,364.10 = 920.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.92/1,364.10 = 920.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.92x = 1,364.10 × 920.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.92x = 1,255,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,967.79/989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.76

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